Ashok Masti: I have been praying for Yo Yo Honey Singh’s comeback

Punjabi singer Ashok Masti is riding high on the success of his new song, 'Nakhra nawabi,' which has crossed the 1.5 million mark on YouTube. It is the singer's first ever collaboration with rapper Badshah, who also appears in the video of the song. Ashok was recently in TOI's Noida office for an interaction with us.

We asked the singer if he thought that Badshah has replaced Yo Yo Honey Singh to be the new rap king and he said, "Nahi main ye nahi manta, everyone has their own style, Badshah has his own. Of course, he is in the limelight these days because of the success of his songs but that does not mean it is because of Honey Singh's absence from the music scene. And also, it doesn't mean that when Honey will return, people would stop listening to Badshah."

The jolly natured singer said that Yo Yo Honey Singh is feeling better now and will soon return to the music scene. "I have heard that Honey is feeling better and will soon be back. I have been praying for him. India is a big country and it can accommodate thousands of artists. Every artist gets their due depending on how much effort you put in. I wish both, Badshah and Honey, continue to do good music while staying away from vulgarity," he signed off with a tinge of smile on his face.